The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Frank P. Siegert, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Medical Aidman with an Infantry Company. Private First Class Siegert distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Irun-dong, Korea, on 22 June 1952. On that morning the company with which Private Siegert was serving was moving forward in a sweep of enemy-held territory. Suddenly the enemy concentrated an intense mortar bombardment and a deadly volume of small-arms fire on the friendly troops, causing several casualties. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private Siegert moved tirelessly across the fire-swept terrain, treating the wounded and personally carrying them to positions of safety. Wounded in the arm, face, and legs by flying shrapnel from an exploding mortar round, he ignored the intense pain continued his hazardous mission. On one occasion, he noticed an injured man lying one hundred yards ahead of him in an exposed position. Displaying the utmost courage and determination, Private Siegert advanced in the face of murderous enemy fusillade and began to treat a wounded man. Flung from his patient by a blast from a concussion grenade, he crawled back to the man, finished treating his wounds, and then carried him through the intense hostile fire to safety. When the company withdrew, Private Siegert remained behind, still treating the wounded and carrying them from the field. Only after he was assured that all casualties had been evacuated did he rejoin his unit and allow his wounds to be treated. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Private First Class Siegert on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.